The Railway Board has decided to install toilets and AC in all new train engines. Engines will also have ergonomic seats for locomotive pilots, reducing fatigue. This initiative aims to reduce accidents caused by human error and benefit over 70,000 locomotive pilots. AC has already been installed in 7075 out of...
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15,000 existing engines, and ergonomic seats are being added to older engines. However, toilets cannot be installed in older engines due to design complexities. AC has been installed in all 558 retiring rooms across India, along with foot massagers and kitchen improvements. Locomotive pilots face challenges like extended night duty and long hours, with 68.1% working for 9 hours, 17.2% for 9-11 hours, and 8% for over 12 hours. A six-member committee has been formed to address this issue. Fatigue, sleep deprivation, and stress are concerns for pilots due to long hours and lack of adequate rest. To address the shortage of locomotive pilots, the Railway Board has ordered the recruitment of 18,799 assistant locomotive pilots. This recruitment will reduce the workload on existing pilots and further reduce accidents caused by human error.